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UA 8278 Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA8278 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Los Angeles International Airport LAX is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 14th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA8278's most recent flight history:

UA 8278 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 14 21:42 23:28
Unknown
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Jul 11 00:21 02:12
Landed Late
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Jun 30 22:52 00:42
Landed Late
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United Airlines UA 8278 Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA8278 connects Chicago, United States to Los Angeles, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Los Angeles International Airport LAX.

How long is the UA8278 flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The average flight time from Chicago to Los Angeles is 3 hours and 50 minutes. The flight distance is 2802 km / 1741 miles and the average flight speed is 734 km/h / 456 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA8278 Chicago to Los Angeles?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA8278 is 4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA8278 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 with the flight status being Unknown on 23:28.

How else can the flight UA8278 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL8278, UA 8278, UAL 8278.

How often is flight UA8278 delayed?

On average, 67% of all UA8278 flights are delayed. The average delay is 87 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA8278 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA8278 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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UA8278 and Chicago ORD to Los Angeles LAX Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: BA6AC, G74186, 5Y7145, N8811

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: G4766, WN5322, TK7JE, SQ7408

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Los Angeles LAX.

UA8278 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Los Angeles Route Map

UA8278 United Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Los Angeles
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